EPA Lead-Safe Certified
Safe repainting and renovation for New England homes built before 1978.
Older home? We paint it the safe way.
Much of New England's housing stock predates 1978 — the year lead-based paint was banned for residential use. If your home is older, the paint under the surface may contain lead, and disturbing it the wrong way during a repaint puts lead dust into the air your family breathes.
J Painting Service is an EPA Lead-Safe Certified firm. On any pre-1978 project, we follow the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) lead-safe work practices from setup to final cleanup — so you get a beautiful result without the risk.
Lead dust is invisible — and it's dangerous
You can't see or smell lead dust, but it's especially harmful to children under six and to pregnant women. That's exactly why the certification and the work practices exist.
How we keep your home safe
- Contain the work area with plastic sheeting to trap dust and debris
- Use lead-safe work practices during sanding, scraping, and prep
- HEPA-vacuum and wet-wipe every surface before we leave
- Bag and dispose of debris according to EPA guidelines
- Verify the area is clean before the job is called done
Lead-Safe — Common Questions
Why does the year my home was built matter?
Homes built before 1978 were commonly painted with lead-based paint. Sanding, scraping, or disturbing that paint during a repaint or renovation can release lead dust — which is hazardous, especially to young children and pregnant women.
What does “EPA Lead-Safe Certified” actually mean?
Under the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting (RRP) Rule, firms that disturb paint in pre-1978 housing must be certified and must follow specific lead-safe work practices. J Painting Service is a certified firm and follows those practices on every applicable project.
Does this cost me more?
Lead-safe work takes extra containment and cleanup, but it protects your family and your property. We include it as part of doing the job right on pre-1978 homes — and the estimate is always free. Call (508) 719-7134.
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